NHTSA recall 19V-207 (19V207000)
seat belts recall reported March 18, 2019 - about 197 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 19V207000
- Also written as
- 19V-207
- Manufacturer number
- SC177
- Reported
- March 18, 2019
- Vehicles affected
- ~197
- Component
- seat belts
What is being recalled
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2019 Sedona vehicles equipped with an 8-passenger seat arrangement. The seat belt buckle for the second-row middle seat may have been improperly installed on the wrong side of the seat, preventing the proper use of the 3-point seat belt. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Why it is dangerous
A seat belt that cannot be properly used increases the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
Kia has notified owners, and dealers will inspect the seat belt installation, and reinstall the seat belt buckle to the correct side if necessary, free of charge. The recall began April 8, 2019. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia 's number for this recall is SC177.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 19V-207 when calling a dealer.
Affected 1 model
Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.
Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.